Seventeen years ago, a young Brandon-James Chalwell started his career when he got his first internship working with his father. Most people would guess that this young entrepreneur was an old entrepreneur, but that is nowhere near truth. Work opportunities in the surveying field presented themselves to Brandon-James and he welcomed a chance to learn, […]
In May 2002, the World Health Organization (WHO) was requested by the Member States to develop a Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health in the context of the rising burden of chronic diseases. A recent WHO/FAO expert consultation report on diet, nutrition and prevention of chronic diseases, sets population nutrient goals and recommends […]
If you were to peer through the keyhole of CHRISTINE TAYLOR’S STUDIO, perched high in the hills above Road Town, you might see her working. Or you might just see her works, sitting on her drafting table, while she is out gathering new experiences. Those deep purple shadows on the paved roadways, the reflection etched […]
As we face challenges in life, the importance of our emotional, spiritual and physical health becomes more apparent. When we were young and carefree, this probably wasn’t something we thought much about; but as we get older and more experienced, we begin to see the connection between our overall wellbeing and our ability to overcome […]
The word breakfast literally means ‘break fast’ – to break your fast. When you wake in the morning, your body may be conditioned to break the fast almost immediately or within hours. If you are like me and break your fast later, then you won’t have this feeling as you wake. Consuming calories after you […]
Women have long been the nurturers and often caretakers at all levels in society. The demands of surviving in a modern-day world means that we are often having to balance work and life, often to the detriment of our health and self-care. Women function as wives or girl-friends, mothers, aunts, grandmothers even, while working full […]
Dr. Sharlon Lewis’ Twitter bio reads: “Caribbean Doctor…Spreading the Word of Caribbean Health, Wellness and Positive Energy.” This is an appropriate introduction in preparation for when you get to meet Dr. Lewis; this is exactly what she does on a daily basis. Originally from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Sharlon has called BVI home […]
These powerful words from Mahalia Jackson have led and inspired Mrs. Jennifer Cameron-Bertie along her life’s journey. Mrs. Cameron-Bertie is a nurse by profession, and was born and raised in Little Apple Bay, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. She comes from a large family with lots of siblings and is the mother of three daughters, Tasha, […]
